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The Code Enforcement Division responds to violations of Housing and Commercial Building Codes (Chapter 13), Landlord License Codes (Chapter 14.5), Nuisances (Chapter 16), Abandoned Vehicles on private property (Chapter 26), and the Land Development Code (Chapter 30).
Examples of violations include:

· Chapter 13 - Maintenance of existing buildings including, but not limited to:

o Maintenance of interior and exterior walls, floors, windows, and exterior doors

o Maintenance of roof

o Stairs, porches, and appurtenances

o Accessory buildings

o Maintenance of water heater, heat pump (or room heater), smoke detectors

o Maintenance of bathroom and kitchen fixtures

o Maintenance of electrical, lighting, and plumbing systems

o Removal or correction of hazardous conditions such as improper storage of junk, trash, debris, and/or garbage on private property, overgrown vegetation, abandoned vehicles, swimming pools, and occupancy with hazardous conditions present

· Chapter 14.5 - Leasing, Sub-leasing, Renting, or allowing the occupancy of dwelling units zoned RSF-1, RSF-2, RSF-3, RSF-4, RC, and certain residential PD without a proper Landlord License Permit

· Chapter 16 - Allowing Dangerous Buildings or Hazardous Lands, Perilous Lands, or Mosquito Breeding Grounds

· Chapter 23 – Occupational Tax License

· Chapter 26 – Abandoned, wrecked, or non-operating vehicles on private property

· Chapter 30 – Land Development Code including, but not limited to:

o Residential Use Regulations such as:

§ Special use permits, Over-occupancy, off-street parking, residential leases, and home occupation permits

o Office Use, Business and Mixed Use, Industrial Use, Special Use, and Overlay Districts

o Environmental Management

o Sign Regulations

o Vision Triangles

For violations of other codes listed below, please contact the appropriate Department, Division, or Agency

· Animals

o Alachua County Animal Control - (352) 264-6870

· Building Construction Permits

o Building Inspection Department - (352) 334-5050

· Noise

o Gainesville Police Department - (352) 955-1818 (Emergency – 911)

· Garbage/Solid Waste Storage and Disposal

o Solid Waste Division - (352) 334-2330

· Utility Theft

o Gainesville Regional Utilities - (352) 393-1447

· Commercial Health and Sanitation

o DBPR - Division of Hotels and Restaurants - (850) 487-1395

· Criminal Offenses

o Gainesville Police Department - (Emergency – 911) (352) 955-1818

· Fire Prevention and Protection

o Gainesville Fire Rescue - (Emergency – 911) (352) 334-5078

· Nuisances

o Gainesville Police Department - (352) 955-1818 (Emergency – 911)

Documents
Frequent Code Violations 21KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Off-Street Parking Regulations (Context Area) 1: Parking 71KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Parking Plan - BLANK 1: Parking 82KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Parking Plan Examples 1: Parking 116KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Petition for Waiver of Driveway Parking - BLANK 1: Parking 20KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Landlord Fees 2: Landlord 19KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Guidelines for Rentals in Residential Neighborhoods 3: Brochures 116KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Code Enforcement Neighborhood Assignment Area Map 4: Maps 93KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Code Enforcement Rental Zone Area Map 4: Maps 63KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Context Area Map 4: Maps
Affidavit of Complaint 5: Legal 116KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Home Occupational Permit Rules 5: Legal 17KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Request for Extension of Time - BLANK 5: Legal 41KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Sworn Affidavit - BLANK 5: Legal 38KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Sworn Affidavit - ROOMMATES 5: Legal 36KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Helpful Special Events Information 6: Special Event 49KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Non-Profit Fundraising Letter - BLANK 6: Special Event 11KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Special Event Permission Letter - BLANK 6: Special Event 10KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Special Event Permit Check List - BLANK 6: Special Event 26KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Special Events/Sales Application - BLANK 6: Special Event 25KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page
Sections 30-316 & 30-317 City Codes and Ordinances 7: Signs 189KB Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view this page

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